Administer and Monitor Medication Skill Set CHCSS00067

This skill set is for people working in various care and support roles in the community services or health sector who wish to develop skills in the administration and monitoring of medications. This skill set has been endorsed by the industry as suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in an area involving the provision of direct client care or support.

Why Diabetes Qualified?

Diabetes Qualified (No. 45133) is a registered training organisation (RTO) committed to providing a quality accredited course. The course is developed and delivered by highly skilled health professionals who have extensive experience supporting people with chronic and complex medical conditions. This means the content is relevant, credible and reflects real workplace conditions. Valuable time is allocated to interactive learning activities to ensure new skills can be practised across a full range of medication administration situations, allowing for the development of confidence and competence in the safe administering and monitoring of medications.

By completing this nationally accredited Administer and Monitor Medication Skill Set, you can acquire the competency-based skills needed to assist with the administration and monitoring of medications; including how to:

• administer medications within the legal parameters of your role
• accurately calculate medication dosages, use the ‘rights of medication’ and follow standard precautions and safe practices
• safely handle, prepare, administer and store medications
• understand the effect medications have on the body systems and major disorders
• identify substance incompatibilities, contra-indications and the consequences of incorrect use
• correctly update documents and report to supervisors and health professionals